Best touchscreen laptops 2020: the best touchscreen laptops we've tapped this year

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This list should make your hunt for one of the best touchscreen laptops of 2020 easier. (Image credit: Microsoft)

The best touchscreens laptops have forever changed the way we think about – and use – laptops, transforming the portable scene for good and for the better.

Their touchscreen and 2-in-1 capabilities offer users a few different functionalities, catering to their different needs, while still delivering the same level of power and portability that rival that of the best laptops on the market. The fact that these laptops are now available with touch-friendly operating systems like Windows 10 and Chrome OS makes them even more appealing.

The best touchscreen laptops essentially give users the ability to utilize their laptops as tablets to squeeze in a bit of gaming and some Netflix watching after school or work. We reviewed a number of these touchscreen laptops ourselves, and meticulously picked out the best, some of which also made our best 2-in-1 laptops list.

Best touchscreen laptops at a glance:

Dell XPS 13
Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition
HP Envy x360 (2019)
Surface Laptop 3
Samsung Chromebook Pro
HP Spectre x360
Lenovo Yoga C930
Surface Book 2 (15-inch)
Lenovo Yoga C630
ThinkPad X1 Extreme Mobile Workstation

Dell XPS 13

Dell XPS 13 boasts that covetable 4K touchscreen feature.

1. Dell XPS 13

The best touchscreen laptop right now

CPU: 8th-generation Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 13.3" 4K Ultra HD (3840x2160) InfinityEdge Touch Display | Storage: 256GB – 2TB SSD

Big battery life boost

Updated processors

New Frost color option

Tiny update from predecessor

The touch model in the Dell XPS 13 line has every single thing we love about this highly-rated laptop, from its upgraded 8th-gen processor to its battery life boost. Of course, the display also inherits that excellent quality, with top-notch color reproduction, HDR features and 400 nits of brightness – as well as bezels that are practically non-existent. Better yet, it boasts that covetable 4K touchscreen feature, making it all the more useful for many productivity and creative endeavors. Is there any doubt why this tops our best touchscreen laptops list?

Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition

Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition more than meets the standards of videographers, photographers and designers.

2. Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition

A seriously powerful pro laptop

CPU: 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8750H | Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q – NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Studio Edition | RAM: 32GB | Screen: 15.6-inch OLED 4K Touch 60Hz, factory calibrated | Storage: 1TB SSD

US$3,999.99

Powerful

Beautiful screen

Expensive

Razer has redesigned its best gaming laptop to turn it into a mobile creative workstation touting a jaw-dropping performance that meets the standards of videographers, photographers and designers. This laptop packs a serious punch. But, it also rocks a stunning, factory-calibrated 4K display with the touchscreen model on hand, giving video editors not just incredibly sharp content but also lots of space to work on while they’re editing on the go. If a fast and seamless workflow is of utmost importance in your day to day, then the Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition is the best touchscreen laptop for you. Just be ready to splurge.

HP Envy x360 13 (2019)

You can't go wrong with HP Envy x360 13 (2019) for productivity or for entertainment and Internet browsing.

3. HP Envy x360 (2019)

HP gives its slimline laptop an AMD upgrade

CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3300U – AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 6 – Radeon Vega 10 | RAM: 8GB – 16GB | Screen: 13.3" diagonal FHD IPS (1,920 x 1,080) | Storage: 256 GB – 1TB SSD

US$729

Slim and sleek for a 2-in-1

High quality chassis

Improved battery life

CPU performance merely adequate

Graphics performance disappointing

If a 13-inch slimline 2-in-1 laptop that gets you through your daily computing routine, whether for productivity or for entertainment and Internet browsing, is all you need, then you cannot go wrong with Envy x360's AMD upgrade. This laptop not only packs the latest AMD mobile CPU, but also boasts a premium chassis that will be the envy of other laptops at your office, making it deserving of its moniker. Better yet, it offers 9 hours of video playback, lasting you an entire work day without charging.

Surface Laptop 3

Microsoft's Surface Laptop 3 has a stunning display.

4. Surface Laptop 3

Longer-lasting than most

CPU: 10th Gen Intel Core i5 – i7, AMD Ryzen 5 3580U – 7 3780U | Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics, AMD Radeon Vega 9 – RX Vega 11 | RAM: 8GB – 32GB | Screen: 13.5-inch (2256 x 1504) – 15-inch (2496 x 1664) PixelSense Display | Storage: 128GB – 1TB

US$799

Excellent battery life

Exciting AMD flagship debut

Far too few ports

Lacking in power

With the debut of an AMD Ryzen processor in Microsoft’s Surface Laptop line, the Surface Laptop 3 is more accessible than ever to more people, especially fans of AMD’s latest processors and graphics cards. Unfortunately, there aren’t many fresh features this time around – if you need more ports, for example, you might want to skip this. But, this latest model is more powerful than ever, and it does pack some of the longest battery life in its class. And, of course, it’s one of the thinnest and lightest laptops on the market. If longevity and portability matters most to you, it’s a worthy contender.

Samsung Chromebook Pro

Samsung Chromebook Pro has an incredible touchscreen for handwriting notes.

5. Samsung Chromebook Pro

The best notetaking companion

CPU: 7th Gen Intel Core m3-6Y30 | Graphics: : Intel HD Graphics 515 | RAM: 4GB | Screen: 12.3-inch (2,400 x 1,600) LED display | Storage: 32GB eMMC

US$699

Stunning, vivid display

Stylus support on Chrome OS

9 hours max battery life

The Samsung Chromebook Pro is akin to an extremely large Samsung Note device in that it has a stowable stylus and an incredible touchscreen for handwriting notes. What’s even better is that every single thing you write down on the Samsung Chromebook Pro is saved to Google Keep, which digitizes your handwriting into a text document for convenient searching later. Plus, taking into consideration this Chromebook’s access to the Google Play Store for all the best Android apps, it isn’t hard to see why this is one of the best touchscreen laptops.

HP Spectre x360

The HP Spectre x360 is one of the best laptops.

6. HP Spectre x360

The perfect hybrid laptop

CPU: 8th Gen Intel Core i5 – i7 | Graphics: : Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 8GB – 16GB | Screen: 13.3-inch, FHD (1,920 x 1,080) – UHD (3,840 x 2,160) | Storage: 256GB – 1TB SSD

US$1,008

Long battery life with quick charging

Keyboard has strong tactile feedback

Gets expensive quickly

The HP Spectre x360 is not just one of the best touchscreen laptops out there, but it’s also one of the best laptops, full stop. It strikes that perfect balance between tablet and laptop. As a tablet, it has superbly slim bezels for immersive entertainment and is light enough to hold for a long period. As a laptop, it can power through any work you throw at it without having to scramble for the nearest outlet, with its long battery life and powerful full-fat Ultrabook processors.

Lenovo Yoga C930

The Lenovo Yoga C930 boast high-quality IPS Glossy touchscreen display.

7. Lenovo Yoga C930

2-in-1 with little to no compromise

CPU: Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 8GB – 16GB | Screen: UHD (3,840 x 2,160) IPS Glossy Multi-touch | Storage: 256GB – 2TB SSD

US$999

Strong build quality

Robust feature set

Excellent battery life

Weak graphics performance

Pricey upgrade options

Not only is the new Lenovo Yoga C930 one of the best hybrid laptops we’ve reviewed to date, but it’s also deserving of a spot on our best touchscreen laptops list. It’s all thanks to that high-quality IPS Glossy touchscreen display, which not only offers stylus support, but is also available in both Full HD and 4K – nifty if you work with high resolution photos. Get all your productivity tasks out of the way, and then throw in some decent gaming post work.

Surface Book 2 (15-inch)

Surface Book 2 (15-inch) boast a larger screen and extremely beefier hardware.

8. Surface Book 2 (15-inch)

A true 15-inch tablet that’s also a laptop

CPU: 8th Gen Intel Core i7 | Graphics: : Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB GDDR5); Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 15-inch (3,240 x 2,160) | Storage: 256GB – 1TB SSD

US$1,789

Lightweight yet large tablet

Massively powerful

Very pricey

The Surface Book 2 15-inch delivers the same great touch and pen experience as the Surface Pro. However, it also takes it to a new level by boasting a larger screen and extremely beefier hardware. Thanks to its quad-core processor and potent discrete GPU, it’s well-equipped to handle your most ambitious art projects, not to mention some of the best PC games that are currently taking up all your free time. If this isn’t one of the best touchscreen laptops on the market right now, we don’t know what is.

Lenovo Yoga C630

Lenovo Yoga C630 boast a 13.3-inch, wide-angle FHD stunning display with touchscreen functionality.

9. Lenovo Yoga C630

Windows on Snapdragon redeemed

CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 Processor | Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno 630 | RAM: up to 8GB | Screen: 13.3-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Multi-touch | Storage: up to 256 GB SSD

US$349.99

4G connectivity

Huge battery life

Thin and light design

Limited app compatibility

Budget users seeking touchscreen functionality will appreciate the value the Lenovo Yoga C630 offers. This 2-in-1 starts at $629 (about £517, A$927), with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 Processor, 4GB RAM, 128GB of SSD storage and integrated Qualcomm graphics. That means that it’s a lightweight option for those folks who aren’t entirely convinced by the Chrome OS environment. It has a few aces to top it all off, including the Lenovo Active Pen, a Fingerprint Reader and more than 23 hours of battery life. And what of the display? It’s a 13.3-inch, wide-angle FHD stunner, with touchscreen functionality, of course.

ThinkPad X1 Extreme Mobile Workstation

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Extreme mobile workstation is among the best touchscreen laptops for you.

10. ThinkPad X1 Extreme Mobile Workstation

Great power, massive price tag

CPU: up to 8th-generation Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q design | RAM: up to 64GB | Screen: 15.6-inch 4K UHD HDR (3840 x 2160) multi-touch | Storage: up to 1TB SSD

US$1,599

So much power

Glorious 4K screen

Great user experience

Heavy

Expensive

In the market for a potent powerhouse and you have the funds to shell out a considerable amount of cash, then Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Extreme mobile workstation is among the best touchscreen laptops for you. It has several configurations on hand, depending on your needs and budget. At its most basic, however, it’s already pretty powerful, fitted with a solid graphics card and a 4K multi-touch display that is an absolute knockout. For gamers, this display also boasts the Dolby Vision high dynamic range (HDR) technology for top-notch image quality.